It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of John Doyle Klier on September 23, 2007. John Klier was the Sidney and Elizabeth Corob Professor of Modern Jewish History at UCL, and a recurrent visiting professor in Jewish Studies and Nationalism Studies at CEU. He was an eminent scholar of Russian History, and he will be remembered at CEU for his invaluable contribution to the development of Jewish Studies at this institution. John was an inspiring teacher, a wonderful human being and a dear friend to many at CEU. He will be greatly missed.